Faculty Areas

Research programs and educational courses are conducted in eight subject areas at DeGroote. Each academic area emphasizes fundamental theories and current issues in its field. Faculty members in each area are highly cited and publish in top journals. Collaboration with industry ensures that research is relevant and that student learning is aligned with professional practice.

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string(1663) "Dr. Kacker specializes in addressing managerial problems in the intersecting domains of marketing strategy, distribution channels, innovation adoption, franchising, entrepreneurship and small business. In his academic appointments, Manish has taught in the MBA programs at the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), Smeal College of Business (Pennsylvania State University), and Freeman School of Business (Tulane University). He has been involved with teaching in the EMBA program at Kellogg as well as custom executive programs. Prior to his academic appointments, Manish was a Marketing Executive with Maruti Udyog Ltd. (Suzuki Motor Corporation Joint Venture) and a Research Executive with MARG Marketing and Research Group (Nielsen subsidiary).
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